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San Francisco Voters Approve Facial Recognition Drones

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San Francisco voters awarded local police more power and less oversight. A ballot measure that will ostensibly help San Francisco police catch suspects in criminal cases by easing restrictions on vehicle pursuits, allowing for the use of more surveillance technology and reducing oversight from the Police Commission was on its way to passing, according to […]

American Robotics Optimus System: Redefining Commercial Drone Applications

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Exploring the Potential Impact of Autonomous Drone-in-a-Box Solutions on Commercial Operations DRONELIFE  attended a demonstration of the American Robotics Optimus system this morning, an innovative drone-in-a-box solution poised to transform commercial drone operations. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Aeronautics division and held at the Mass Maritime Academy, the event showcased the potential of […]

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Texas Police Secure Drone Data, Aim to Preserve Fleets Despite Ban Attempts

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Texas police agencies hope to keep their Chinese-made drone fleets By DRONELIFE Features Editor, Jim Magill As both state and federal officials try to limit, if not outright ban, the use of Chinese-made drones by public service agencies, police departments and sheriff’s offices in Texas have taken steps to ensure that those UAVs in their […]

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Teledyne FLIR Partners with PoliceGrantsHelp to Boost Public Safety Solutions

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Enhancing Public Safety with Grant-Funded Drone Solutions by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Drone and sensor developer Teledyne FLIR has recently announced a partnership with PoliceGrantsHelp.com, who help eligible agencies gain access to grants, increasing the affordability of their public safety-focused solutions. Designed to help “bridge the gap” between operational needs and budget realities, […]

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San Francisco’s Prop E Could Ease the Way for Police Drone Use: But Highlights the Need for More Education

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News and Commentary.  In San Francisco, Prop E will be on the ballot on March 5.  Among other provisions designed to help public safety agencies deal with rising crime rates in the city, Prop E would ease the way for police drone use.  The discussion in San Francisco’s media, however, has highlighted the drone industry’s […]

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Fremont, CA, Pioneers Joint Drone First Responder Program for Fire and Police Departments

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Skyfire Spearheads Pioneering Joint Drone First Responder Program in Fremont, California In an innovative step towards enhancing public safety, Fremont, California, has become the first city in the United States to implement a Drone First Responder (DFR) program across both its Fire and Police Departments. Announced today, the joint DFR program was officially approved by […]

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UK Government Implements No-Fly Zones Around Prisons to Combat Contraband Smuggling via Drones

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UK Implements No-Fly Zones Around Prisons to Combat Smuggling via Drones In a significant move to counter the rising threat of contraband smuggling into prisons, the UK government has introduced new regulations establishing 400-meter drone ‘no-fly zones’ around prison facilities. The announcement, detailed in a UK government press release dated January 25, 2024, aims to […]

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Sentry Mode Allows Maximum Awareness for Big Events

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Singapore’s Volarious has introduced Sentry Mode, a drone monitoring feature for Public Safety Officers. It allows users to review multiple livestream viewpoints, addressing challenges during large events by automating adjustments. This revolutionary capability enables users to create and playback multiple livestream viewpoints from drones, offering an extended and continuous surveillance experience from various angles and […]

Inspired Flight, Gremsy: IF800 Tomcat Drone and VIO F1 Gimbal Make Game-Changing EO/IR Package

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Empowering Law Enforcement and Utility Sectors with Cutting-Edge Technology, the Integrated Solution Promises Extended Flight Times and Unprecedented Data Collection Capabilities by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Inspired Flight Technologies (IFT) and Gremsy recently announced a partnership pairing the IF800 Tomcat drone with the Gremsy VIO F1 to create a new all-in-one package providing […]

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El Salvador Introduces first RQ-20 Puma UAV for Anti-Narcotics Operations

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The Salvadoran military has expanded its surveillance capabilities by adding four AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The Salvadoran Ministry of Defense officially announced this acquisition. The Salvadoran Defense Minister, Vice Admiral René Merino, during the handover, stated: “We are equipping the Task Force Sumpul, the Tridente Naval Task Force, and the Special Anti-Terrorist […]